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flag A cormorant with a triple hook in its beak pecked at a German hospital door, prompting emergency help and successful rescue.

flag An injured cormorant in Bremen, Germany, pecked at the emergency room door of Klinikum Links der Weser hospital on February 15, 2026, drawing attention from staff who called firefighters. flag The bird had a triple fishing hook lodged in its beak, posing risks of infection, pain, and starvation. flag Emergency responders safely removed the hook and treated the wound before releasing the cormorant into the hospital’s garden. flag Authorities noted the bird’s behavior—approaching humans—is rare and typically signals extreme distress and loss of natural fear. flag The incident highlights the dangers fishing gear poses to wildlife and the importance of timely human intervention.

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